Better Animal Handling

Better Animal Handling

By Dr. C.B. ChastainScienceEducationKids & FamilyLife SciencesPets & Animals
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Better Animal Handling episodes

  • Handling Chelonians and Snakes

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:

    • Catching and handling turtles and tortoises
    • Approaching, catching, and handling snakes
    • Special equipment for handling snakes

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    17 min
  • Safety in Handling Reptiles

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain safety measures for handlers of:

    • Chelonians (turtles and tortoises)
    • Snakes
    • Lizards

     Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    13 min
  • Taming and Behavior of Reptiles

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    This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby explore:

    • Proper care of reptiles
    • History of companion reptiles
    • Natural behavior of reptiles

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    16 min
  • Handling Various Companion Bird Sizes and Types

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    Dr. Chastain and Abby welcome you to join them in discussing:

    • Handling of different size companion birds
    • Requirements to handle birds of prey
    • How to release birds into cages
    • Special equipment and procedures for handling companion birds

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    12 min
  • Diseases Transmitted by Companion Birds

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    This week's episode brings Dr. Chastain and Abby to:

    • Diseases transmitted from companion birds to humans
    • Sanitary practices when handling birds

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com


    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    10 min
  • Handling Ferrets

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    Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week to learn about:

    • Ferret behavior
    • Approaching and catching ferrets
    • Handling ferrets

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    15 min
  • Handling Hedgehogs and Rabbits

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    In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:

    • The natural behavior and proper handling of hedgehogs
    • Rabbit behavior and how to handle rabbits

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

    17 min

About Better Animal Handling

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Humans have domesticated and handled animals for 14,000 years. Modern times have brought urbanization and technology which have caused a drastic decline in human-animal interactions. As a result,…